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From the Blog |
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One Difference Between Local History and Libraries (1 new comment) - Local history research libraries and public libraries both collect, but the collections are different. How well do these two entities work together in your community?
Population Capacity for Historic Resources (2 new comments) - How many people are too few, or too many, when it comes to historic resource visitation? Is it possible for people to become desensitized to their surroundings and not even 'see' their cultural resources after a while?
Why So Bleak? (new post) - The messages in the media about local history museums color public perceptions of the field. In what ways might the field begin talking about itself to position history museums to be more successful?
Facebook Findings
That's a Mighty Fine Beer: Historic Rochester Breweries - Read about the history of breweries in Rochester MN. Originally printed in Olmsted County Historical Society's Fall 2010 newsletter "Olmsted Historian."
Boesch, Hummel, and Maltzahn Block - Brown County Historical Society made Wikipedia's front page on December 14, 2010 with an article about this historic block in downtown New Ulm MN.
Minnesota Local History now has more than 300 followers. Congratulations to the 300th, Matt Moore.
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Job Opportunities |
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Grants Consultant
Living History Farms, Urbandale (Des Moines) IA, seeks Grants Consultant. Submit proposals by January 14, 2011.
Bookkeeper/Accountant
American Craft Council, Minneapolis MN, seeks Bookkeeper/Accountant. Deadline: January 14, 2011.
Events Consultant
Living History Farms, Urbandale (Des Moines) IA, seeks Events Consultant. Submit proposals by January 14, 2011.
Consultant
Spaulding Transportation Heritage Campus, Grinnell IA, seeks Consultant-Director of Advancement. Deadline: January 15, 2011.
Marketing Associate
Minnesota Opera, Minneapolis MN, seeks part-time Marketing Associate. Deadline: January 21, 2011.
Interpretive Programs Coordinator
Anacostia Trails Heritage Area, Hyattsville MD (Washington DC), seeks Interpretive Programs Coordinator for War of 1812/Battle of Bladensburg Visitor Center. Salary $35,000 with benefits. Send cover letter, writing sample, resume to Aaron Marcavitch. Deadline: January 21, 2011.
Museum Center Coordinator/Historic Preservationist
The City of Dickinson ND seeks Museum Center Coordinator/Historic Preservationist. Salary $48,000-$70,000 with benefits. Deadline: January 26, 2011.
Assistant Curator
Minneapolis Institute of Arts seeks Assistant Curator. Deadline: January 28, 2011.
Day Camp Coordinator
Living History Farms, Urbandale (Des Moines) IA, seeks part-time Day Camp Coordinator. Deadline: February 1, 2011.
Internships
Reiman Gardens, Ames IA, seeks paid interns for Summer 2011. Deadline: Friday February 11, 2011.
Internships
Living History Farms, Urbandale (Des Moines) IA, seeks paid interns for Summer 2011. Credit hours also available. Deadline: February 15, 2011.
Web Coordinator
The Museum of Russian Art, Minneapolis MN, seeks part-time Web Coordinator.
Archives and Collections Coordinator
City of Pueblo CO seeks Archives and Collections Coordinator. Open until filled.
Museum and Special Collections Coordinator
City of Pueblo CO seeks Museum and Special Collections Coordinator. Open until filled. |
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Do History Here |
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Rock Day Celebration
Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County welcomes Northern Prairie Fiber Artists on Saturday January 8, 2011, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They will demonstrate spinning and other fiber arts as part of St. Distaff Day, or "Rock Day," an old European custom of returning to daily chores after the twelve days of Christmas. Contact HCSCC at 218-299-5511 for more information.
History Roundtable
Brooklyn Historical Society hosts Terry Kita, president of Minnesota Genealogical Society, on Saturday January 8, 2011, 9 a.m. at Embassy Suites Brooklyn Center. RSVP to Diane by Friday January 7, 763-560-8893.
Winter Carnival Talk
White Bear Lake Area Historical Society presents "From Ice Palaces to Hot Air Balloons: The St. Paul Winter Carnival and the White Bear Area," Monday January 10, 2011, 6-7 p.m., Ramsey County Library, White Bear Lake. Contact WBLAHS, 651-407-5327, for more information.
Exhibit Opening
Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County invites the public to the opening of a new traveling exhibit "Becoming American: Teenagers & Immigration," Tuesday January 11, 2011, 4-7 p.m. Call 218-299-5511 for more information.
Model T/Model A Snowmobile Rally
Join Cokato Historical Society for the Fourth Annual Midwest Model T/Model A Snowmobile Rally, January 15-16, 2011. For more information call the Cokato Museum, 320-286-2427.
Veterans Exhibit
Minnesota Discovery Center opened a new exhibit, "Letters from Home," which will run through January 16, 2011.
Genealogical Problem-Solving Workshop
Dakota County Historical Society hosts Vicki Young Albu, who will speak on problem-solving when tracing your family's genealogy. Bring your genealogical puzzles and background information to the Lawshe Memorial Museum on Thursday January 20, 2011, 7 p.m. Contact Chad Roberts, 651-552-7548, for more information.
Sheriff History Discussion
Anoka County Historical Society hosts lively history discussion with three former Anoka County Sheriffs, Saturday January 22, 2010, 2 p.m. at the Anoka County History Center. Call 763-421-0600 for more information.
History Lecture Series
Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County kicks off a series of history lectures on Saturday January 22, 2011, 2 p.m. Dr. Joy Lintelman will discuss her book "I Go To America." Contact HCSCC, 218-299-5511, for more information.
Statehood and Treaties Talk
Pond Dakota Heritage Society hosts Corinne Marz, who will speak on the Treaties of 1851 and 1858, which caused a huge change in the Dakota people's way of life. Join her at the Pond House, Sunday January 23, 2011, 2 p.m. Call 952-563-8693 for more information.
Winter History Festival
Pond Dakota Heritage Society hosts a history festival on Sunday January 30, 2011, 12-4 p.m. Take a ride on a dog sled, play traditional Native American and frontier outdoor games, and more. Call 952-563-8693 for more information. |
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Continuing Education |
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Basics of Archives
American Association for State and Local History offers online course, Basics of Archives, January 10-February 4, 2011. Deadline for registration: TOMORROW, January 6, 2011.
PastPerfect Online Training
PastPerfect training is now available online. "Cataloging Your Collections with PastPerfect 5.0" will be held January 18-20, 2011, 9:30-noon ET. Call 800-562-6080 to register.
AAM Fellowship Award
American Association of Museums Curators' Committee (CurCom) announces the availability of two $1,000 fellowships for curators who have not previously attended an AAM Annual Meeting. Deadline: February 11, 2011. This year's meeting is May 22-25, 2011 in Houston TX.
Docent Symposium Grants
Grants available to volunteer docents wishing to attend the National Docent Symposium, Saint Louis MO, October 2-5, 2011. Deadline: March 1, 2011.
NAGPRA Seminar
National Preservation Institute holds seminar on NAGPRA: Writing and Managing a Successful Grant in St. Paul MN, May 4-5, 2011. Register online. |
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Fund Your Mission |
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Arrowhead Regional Arts Council Grants
Rural and Community Arts Grants available through Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and Arrowhead Regional Arts Council; next deadline January 28, 2011. Other grants also available to organizations in the Arrowhead region: Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, and St. Louis counties. See the ARAC website for more information and deadlines.
National Trust Deadline Reminder
National Trust for Historic Preservation Grants deadlines are February 1, 2011. The funds are for planning grants only. Now is the time to contact Chris Morris at the National Trust's Midwest Office or Erin Hanafin Berg at Preservation Alliance of Minnesota to discuss your potential project and obtain assistance with the application process.
Terra Foundation Grants
Terra Foundation for American Art offers Exhibition Research and Development Grants. First deadline: March 1, 2011. |
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News |
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Free School Tours
Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County received a grant from Smithsonian Community Grant Program to offer free admission for 2,000 local students on a first-reserved, first come basis. Contact Visitor Services Coordinator, Markus Krueger, 218-299-5511 x6738, for more information or to reserve space.
Immigration Stories
Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County announces an essay contest for students ages 13-19 who are immigrants or whose parents are immigrants. Students are encouraged to write about their experiences; the best essays in each competency level will be exhibited at the Hjemkomst Center. Deadline: January 31, 2010. Contact Maureen Kelly Jonason for more information.
National Preservation Awards
National Trust for Historic Preservation announces a call for nominations for the 2011 National Preservation Awards. Deadline: February 17, 2011.
Call for Art
Dakota County Public Art Citizen Advisory Committee seeks Dakota County artists to submit work for an April 2011 community art exhibit. Deadline: March 14, 2011.
MDL Call for Proposals
Minnesota Digital Library announces applications are now open for Phase 7 projects of the Minnesota Reflections project. Final deadline: March 25, 2011. Contact Marian Rengel for assistance in formulating your project.
History Hotline
Colleagues at the Brooklyn Historical Society, Brooklyn NY, have set up a "history hotline" to gather stories from neighborhood residents and possibly include them as part of an audio walking tour of the neighborhood.
Conservation Magazine Online
Latest issue of e-conservation magazine is now available online.
LIFE Magazine Online
Great resource available online. Many LIFE Magazine back issues available for free.
"Minnesota History" Available
Back issues of Minnesota Historical Society's quarterly "Minnesota History" available to donate to a nonprofit historical organization. Dated from 1977-2004. Contact Tim Glines. |
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Field Note |
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Wrap up the holiday season with Isanti County Historical Society, which hosts two Christmas programs on Sunday January 9, 2011. St. John's (German) Lutheran Church of Bradford will hold a traditional 1880s German/English Christmas service at 2 p.m., followed by a family service at 4 p.m. Both conclude with refreshments and goodie bags for everyone.
Contact ICHS, 763-689-4229, with questions. Photos courtesy Isanti County Historical Society. |
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